Minus the make-up visit from Pittsburgh on Thursday, the Red Sox are about to begin an uninterrupted stretch of the meat and potatoes of their schedule. The American League East, arguably again the best division in the league — the AL West looks awfully tough — is on the docket for 15 straight games beginning on Tuesday when the Orioles report to Fenway. Two Tuesdays later, the Red Sox will have gotten their first look at the four teams most responsible for their fate this season.
Last year, the Red Sox won the division by four games, and were 43-33 against their East foes.